Birth Information
Traditional Chinese Age System
In traditional Chinese culture, a person is considered 1 year old at birth, representing the time spent in the womb. Age increases at Chinese New Year, not on the individual's birthday.
Understanding Chinese Age Calculation
Traditional System
- • You are 1 year old at birth
- • Age increases at Chinese New Year for everyone
- • Based on lunar calendar, not solar calendar
- • Represents time in womb + time alive
Modern Usage
- • Still used in some traditional contexts
- • Important for zodiac calculations
- • Cultural significance in ceremonies
- • Different from international age system